The History of Jordan-Hare Stadium, by Van Plexico

I originally researched and wrote this feature as a paper for the primary-source historiography course in Auburn's History PhD program. Most sources were found in the Draughon Library Archives at Auburn University. (Interesting note: While I was working on it, Jack Simms sat at the next table, sorting the pictures for his big pictorial history of Auburn book.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

I. BUILDING A DREAM: "LET'S PUT AUBURN ON THE MAP!"

Before 1939: Drill Field and Drake Field

1939: Auburn Stadium

II. THE EARLY YEARS

1949: Cliff Hare Stadium

Jordan's First Years: Success Breeds Growth

III. BECOMING A COMPETITIVE ARENA: 1955-1970

Making Room for Georgia

Horseshoe to Bowl

IV. JORDAN-HARE: FIFTH-LARGEST CITY IN ALABAMA

1980: The West Deck

1987: The East Deck

V. SIXTY YEARS AND GROWING

"The Last Brick in Our House"

Future Expansion

Addendum 1: 1996

Addendum 2: 1998

Addendum 3: 2001

Addendum 4: 2003 and Beyond

CONCLUSION

SOURCES CONSULTED